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Incumbent Gerald Anderson has been re-elected to the Taylor City Council to represent District 1. “I’m proud that the community had put their trust in me once again, and I’m honored to continue to serve my hometown,” Anderson said.

A tradition returned to Main Street in Taylor last Saturday. The Blackland Prairie Days festival was held May 7 in downtown Taylor.

Steps could be taken Thursday towards seeking funds that would mitigate flood risk. On May 12, the Taylor City Council will discuss and consider bond counsel and financial services for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) and authorize the city manager to execute any agreements.

A Taylor Independent School District bond election could be in the city’s future. Superintendent Devin Superintendent Devin Padavil said this week that the district will bring together a citizen advisory committee to develop a potential bond proposal based on community needs.

The Rotary Club of Taylor honored the top 10% of graduates from local public schools and awarded its $6,000 Bunnell- Rotary Academic Scholarship to Trey Boles at the club’s annual scholars banquet on May 2.

Between Taylor and Hutto, the road that connects U.S. 79 with Chandler Road has a new widened surface.

Taylor High School internships at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are set for the summer, but local students already in college will have opportunities to work with the tech giant as well. Samsung will offer two paths for college students to work at the company, including a summer college internship program.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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UPCOMING EVENTS HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 4, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Rain didn’t wash away blessings or prevent people from attending a local opportunity to join the nation in prayer. On Thursday, May 5, Oasis Church hosted the city’s celebration of the National Day of Prayer May 5 in Heritage Square.

An early Monday morning meeting between Taylor city and school leaders will focus on new neighborhoods and projects. On May 9, the City Council and Taylor Independent School District board of trustees will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 a.m.